GLOUC COUNTY UPDATES ON COVID-19 – (22 confirmed deaths)
Updated Friday, 4/17/2020 from GC Dept of Health PIO
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Emergency Management have announced 38 more positive COVID-19 cases in Gloucester County.
As of Friday, April 17, 2020 we have conducted 3,083 total tests. Of these cases, 2,398 have come back negative and 28 are pending.
The Gloucester County Department of Health has confirmed that several residents ill with COVID-19 have died. Gloucester County now has 22 confirmed deaths.
The 19th patient death is a 77-year-old male.
The 20th patient death is a 66-year-old male.
The 21st patient death is a 70-year-old male.
The 22nd patient death is an 84-year-old female.
The third Gloucester County COVID-19 testing date has been scheduled for Thursday, April 23. Residents 18 and older with symptoms of COVID-19 must call (856) 218-4142 to be prescreened. Please have your insurance information available at this time. Once prescreened, an appointment time will be scheduled.
Gloucester County’s total positive COVID-19 case count is 657.
The 620th case is a male from Deptford. Age is unknown at this time.
The 621st case is a 59-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 622nd case is a 54-year-old female from West Deptford.
The 623rd case is a 69-year-old male from Westville.
The 624th case is a 77-year-old male from Mantua.
The 625th case is a 62-year-old female from Woodbury.
The 626th case is a 48-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 627th case is a 45-year-old female from Deptford.
The 628th case is a 55-year-old male from Mantua.
The 629th case is a 43-year-old male from Wenonah.
The 630th case is a 54-year-old female from Deptford.
The 631st case is a 58-year-old female from Mantua.
The 632nd case is a 59-year-old male from West Deptford.
The 633rd case is a 60-year-old female from Glassboro.
The 634th case is a 66-year-old male from Pitman.
The 635th case is a 50-year-old female from East Greenwich.
The 636th case is a 30-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 637th case is a 28-year-old male from Mantua
The 638th case is a 34-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 639th case is a 53-year-old female from Swedesboro.
The 640th case is a 34-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 641st case is a 52-year-old male from Harrison Twp.
The 642nd case is a 50-year-old female from Logan.
The 643rd case is a 48-year-old female from Swedesboro.
The 644th case is a 24-year-old female from Clayton.
The 645th case is a 76-year-old female from Deptford.
The 646th case is a 46-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 647th case is a 41-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 648th case is a 44-year-old female from Monroe Twp.
The 649th case is a 26-year-old male from Washington Twp.
The 650th case is a 21-year-old female from Woolwich.
The 651st case is a 39-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 652nd case is a 50-year-old female from Logan.
The 653rd case is a 34-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 654th case is a 59-year-old female from Washington Twp.
The 655th case is a 47-year-old male from Woolwich.
The 656th case is a 49-year-old male from East Greenwich.
The 657th case is a 32-year-old male from Woodbury.
The Gloucester County Department of Health and Human Services is working with the New Jersey Department of Health to conduct a full assessment that includes identifying the contacts these individuals have had.
At this time, the overall threat of COVID-19 to Gloucester County residents remains low. Gloucester County is expecting cases to rise. Social distancing is critical in flattening the curve and reducing cases.
New Jersey residents can call 2-1-1 or 1-800-962-1253 with questions. The call center is open 24/7 and has multi-language capacity.
Please note that the call center is not able to diagnose or give medical recommendations. Healthcare providers should be contacted if medical advice is needed. People should call their doctor or hospital before going so healthcare staff can provide instructions on getting care.
Most people with mild symptoms do not need to be tested. It is important to stay home and isolate from others while sick.